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Binders are everywhere in litigation. Like water, they seem to seep into every nook and cranny of the litigation workflow. Binders line our bookshelves, cover our desks, and fill our suitcases.

Every litigator knows that preparation is the key to a good deposition. But the vehicle for that preparation — your deposition outline — is worth some extra attention.

Litigation is now digital, but is it more efficient?

Moving from paper to digital binders isn’t just a technology shift. It’s a fundamental change in how litigators prepare, organize, and present cases.

We lawyers love binders — always have, always will. That doesn’t mean we’re stuck with paper, though. Today, it is certainly possible to have binders in digital form, either by using general-purpose tools or purpose-buil

Try this the next time you are in a room with other litigators: Count the number of litigation binders. I’ll bet it’s more than five, probably more than 10. Why are litigators still using physical binders in 2025?